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| November 2009 | Volume 06 Issue 11 | ||||||||||||||
 Big Cheese has Oakley Park dedicated by the Allison Family!!!
"Meet you at Oakley Park!" Where's that you may ask? It's located at the bottom of Kanani where is intersects with S. Kihei Road. Mostly young children wait for the school bus there, but it's a nice place to meet when you are walking to the Kihei Caffe! Thank you Bunny, Barry, Val, Squeaky, Tosha and Peaches! Dogs like to meet there too. It's a tad small to be a "dog park"! ~ Thanksgiving is upon us ~ ...And so is Beaujolais Nouveau, Nov 19th!!! The word on the street-and more importantly in the vineyards and wineries of Beaujolais-is that the recent harvest of 2009 produced wines that will be something special. Beaujolais has always been made to celebrate the end of the harvest in France, and coincidentally is perfect timing for Thanksgiving. Generally lightweight with soft tannins, it pairs nicely with the variety of dishes on the table. This September's weather was perfect for the final ripening of the Gamay. Fermentation was natural and easy. "The wine practically made itself," as the vignerons put it. Early tasters have found the Nouveau 2009 showing lots of concentration with ripe, rich flavors of currant, blueberry, black cherry and hints of spices, cocoa, pepper, even licorice. In all, a very warm and harmonious style.
Mark your calendar for the 2009 release Thursday, November 19th. You got it… any bottle pre-orders will receive a 10%...no minimum!!! Make you pre-orders soon!!! We get the Beaujolais Nouveau made for famous French celebrity chef, Paul Bocuse and his restaurant in France. Calendar of Events November 19th - Beaujolais Nouveau release 2009! Celebrate the harvest - reserve or get your bottle early as they go quick and are limited in availability. November 22nd - Cheese & Wine Tasting: Espana Otra Vez! Make your reservations as these seats have been going fast! Thanksgiving, November 26th - We are closed, so get your cheese platters early!  Recap of October's Tasting: 5 Blind Reds The lovely leggy Reds~
We did this line up to test people's senses. We didn't want to do the usual flight beginning with Pinot Noir, so it was quite interesting and fun. Again, lots of folks were right on in getting the varietals correct! Mahalo to Michael Hopkins of Majestic Fine Wines, and Fotis of Grand Crew - Your support is highly appreciated!
Cheese Case Update!!! Berkswell, raw sheep, England. It’s been too long! Delightfully nutty with hints of sweetness, this was one of the favorite picks at the blind red tasting, and it goes well with those wintery reds! Fourme au Sauterne…another off the hook Belgium blue that is fined in Sauterne, France. Cow’s milk, fruity, fun and delicious! Monte Enebro, a usual suspect in the case, goat’s milk from Spain. It has an ashed rind, and the cheese is rich, velvety and fully opulent. Sottocenere, cow, Italy, with an ashed rind accompanied by at least 16 spices ranging from nutmeg to allspice. The off-white paste is infused with black truffle. We fondly refer to this lovely as “dusty butt beautiful”! When cutting this cheese the best tool is the resin knife and you will want to place waxed paper or parchment under it to catch all the spices. Ph. 808.874.3930
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Giving Thanks for another Cheese & Wine Tasting!
 5 wines paired with 5 cheeses
This Month: Viva Espana... Otra Vez! When: Sunday, November 22nd, from 3-5pm Where: Stella Blues Cafe (in same center as Who Cut The Cheese) Cost: $30 per person, including tax Call for reservations: 808-874-3930 ~ Seating is limited. 2009/2010 Tasting Calendar - Last Sunday of most months
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WINE CLUB FOR CHEESEMONGERS!!! Do you have friends or family that live up country on Maui or you’re on the mainland and you want to do something special for one of your islander friends? We have the answer! We ship and they sip! Your friends or family will receive a red and a white global wine selection for 3 months for only $130 plus tax. Thank you Laurie and Jamie from Makawao to be our first members - A gift from Starr whom you helped with her wedding. Mahalo to all for such a great idea! |
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